Wildfires ravaging a devastating road in the Los Angeles metropolitan area are also impacting travelers entering and leaving the area. Several flights to and from Southern California have been affected by the volatile conditions, although the vast majority of those cancellations and delays involve Hollywood Burbank Airport. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is not reporting much, if any, interference with travel operations due to the wildfires.
A traveler flying into the city from Denver posted an X-rated video showing an aerial view of the Palisades Fire burning. Their flight was supposed to land at Burbank Airport (BUR), but was diverted to LAX due to turbulence caused by high winds that helped fan the flames.
As of 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, 19% of flights departing from Burbank Airport (BUR) had been canceled and 13% had been delayed, according to data obtained from the website. conscious flight. Los Angeles Ontario International Airport (ONT), which is about 40 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, is reporting about 10% flight cancellations.
Several airlines have issued region-specific travel alerts designed to provide some flexibility to people whose travel plans were affected by the fires. Airlines like Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and united airlines They are allowing people who had flights booked to and from Los Angeles area airports between January 8 and 10 to rebook by January 15.
American Airlines issued a travel waiver policy similar to the one it did after the New Year. terrorist attack in New Orleans.
As for the many Los Angeles attractions that make it one of the popular destinations in the US, more and more have closed as the flames continue to spread. The Getty Villa, part of the iconic J. Paul Getty Museum, has so far escaped damage that has claimed more than a thousand homes and buildings. That location will be closed at least until next week, while the Getty Museum in Los Angeles will remain closed until January 12.
The world famous Griffith Observatorywhich is near the iconic Hollywood sign, is also closed. Some residents near the scene in Griffith Park remain concerned that flames could reach the area and force evacuations there. Warner Bros. and supreme images The two wrapped up their popular studio tours today, citing “high winds and fire conditions.”
Universal Studios Hollywood, located in the San Fernando Valley, has also temporarily closed its doors, as has the surrounding Universal CityWalk shopping and entertainment center.
Disneyland, which is in Orange County about 45 minutes from Pacific Palisades, where the worst of the wildfires are raging, remains open, as does Knott’s Berry Farm. That may change depending on fire conditions, so if you plan to attend any of the attractions, be sure to check before you go.
We will keep this story updated as we learn more information.
